The action is taken to avoid the WikiLeaks founder from interfering in other countries’ affairs, Ecuador said.

The decision was triggered by Mr Assange criticising the expel of Russian diplomats, based on allegations of Moscow being “highly likely” responsible for the poisoning of Russian double agent and his daughter in Salisbury.

n 2016, Ecuador briefly suspended Mr Assange’s internet connection after he published hacked emails from the campaign team of Hillary Clinton, a move seen as having an impact on the US presidential election campaign.

I'm very disappointed in the Ecuadorian government's decision to silence @JulianAssange. Either you're for transparency or you're not. Either you're with the powers of oppression or you're not. The UN has said Julian has the right to go free. He should. #ReconnectJulian